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Raised surfaces give a realistic look and feel to many viny! pro- ducts; others have a smooth, glossy finish. Look for a surface that enhances the viny] pattern. Sheet vinyl is available in hun- dreds of colors and patterns and in widths from six to !2 feet. Included are marble, stone, ce- -ramic tile, wood parquet, and wood plank patterns. Europeans and Southwestern designs have become popular: in recent years. Look, too, for man- ufacturers to bring back some of the favorite patterns of the past. Viny) tiles are typically 12 in- ches square, although some man- ufacturers. offer tiles in smaller squares and in squares with 'diag- onal‘ corners meant to accept matching or contrasting accent squares. Options include solid’ and flecked colors, quarry- and ce- Find out who’s in the SPOTLIGHT every Wednesday ' . jin the a North Shore News ramic-tile patterns, brick, slate and wood designs. Vinyl planks come in three- inch-wide strips that can be. in- stalled much like wood planks in random or herringbone patterns. These vinyls are colored to look like specific types of wood, Vinyl flooring products have become popular with interior de- signers and creative homeowners because they can be mixed and matched to create one-of-a-kind designs. , They also mix well with other flooring products. Some sheet vinyls: are available in coordinating fields and borders, but the real flexibility comes with vinyl squares. Patterns that duplicate~ quilt designs are especially at home in country kitchens. j Special cuts and layering vinyl: on steps will boost the installation ‘ cost of vinyl flooring. : You will need-to sweep, dust-" mop, or vacuum regularly to remove mild dirt; add. clcar -am-.., monia: or: the. manufacturer's — recommended cleaning Product for heavy soil. Avoid soap, which: may dull-a no-wax floor. Rinse - thoroughly : with clean, warm water? A rented power-buffer™ will . renew the shine on some’ types, of; vinyl flooring... °— ~ Patterns on th ‘inexpensive . vinyl composition: tiles .may ‘begin to wear off in five years.” More ... expensive, inlaid ' vinyl -floors ‘can ’ last 30 years or more without igns of wear. Tips fi rom 1 the’ pros: 6 Heavy furniture and appliances can leave indentations or . tear: vinyl floors. Support: them. with . floor protectors made: of hard: _ plastic.. -Don't wear. “ spike’ heels” onsa vinyl floor,: either; the. heels. can cause permanent damage. @ Because. sheet. vinyl‘:comes l six- and 12-foot rolls,:,your: floor: . may: have seams.’ A skilled profes-' - ~ sional. knows the; best ditection: to”. fay the. floor:and ‘can ‘make sure these seams ure barely visible. : | @ Do-it-yourself? installations - often aren’t covered under manu-: facturers’ warranties, although the: materials will still be covered. - . ® Some . high-gloss, solid-color | 4 vinyls may call attention to seams or irregularities in the subfloor.’ Make - sure. you discuss these potential problems: with your: in-: staller before you. buy. - ‘ . ® Ask‘dealers about.the thickness. of the vinyl. Higher . grades of vinyl flooring have a thickness of at least % inch .and- feel . best underfoot. Reprinted with "permis sion. * of. Better Homes and Gardens: Mag- azine’s Kitchen and Bath Products Guide. 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